Leeds United will be trying to make up ground after the international break under Daniel Farke. For some clubs, the break can be the end of their momentum, but for others, it can be an opportunity to get their squad back to full shape and a run of form under their belt. Elland Road will be hoping that the only way is up after winning three of their five Championship games leading up to the internationals.
The Whites face Norwich City in their first game back, which will likely be a tough test against a rival promotion contender. They will be helped by the return of some key players from injury, notably a striker.
Leeds United injury updates
Leeds had a number of injury problems prior to the international break, with Wilfried Gnonto, Junior Firpo, Stuart Dallas, Djed Spence, and Jamie Shackleton all missing time. However, as revealed by Phil Hay, the two-week hiatus from domestic football has resulted in excellent news for those at Elland Road.
Shackleton’s latest injury update is especially encouraging, with Hay claiming that the midfielder has recovered from a shoulder issue. “Daniel Farke here for his pre-Norwich press conference,” the Athletic writer wrote on X. First, some injury news: Gnonto has been back in training since the weekend before last. In the running to travel. Shackleton was able to recuperate from his shoulder injuries. Firpo began full training earlier this week but is still not ready.”
He then gave an update on Spence and Dallas, with less-than-positive news, writing: “Dallas is still working his way back too, having rejoined training.” Spence – he still has a couple of weeks before resuming full training. I’m now doing light work.”
With Norwich to play this weekend, Farke appears to have a more complete team than previously, with Shackleton in strong contention to play.
Stats for Jamie Shackleton
So far this season, Shackleton has started just six of Leeds’ 11 league games, having struggled with a shoulder injury just before the international break. When he has featured from the start though the Yorkshire club have suffered just one defeat, which came in the midfielder’s last appearance against promotion-hopefuls Southampton.
With plenty of Championship experience under his belt after a loan spell at Millwall last season, too, Shackleton may just turn into a vital asset for Farke this season.
